Smooth Ambler Old Scout American Whiskey American Whiskey vs Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Smooth Ambler Old Scout American Whiskey American Whiskey
Smooth Ambler
£59
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clynelish
★ 5.00
£57
| Smooth Ambler Old Scout American Whiskey American Whiskey | Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smooth Ambler | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £59.25 | £57.12 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Smooth Ambler Old Scout American Whiskey American Whiskey
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout American Whiskey American Whiskey
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £59.
For beginners: Smooth Ambler Old Scout American Whiskey American Whiskey is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Smooth Ambler Old Scout American Whiskey American Whiskey
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.25 vs £57.12)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£57.12 vs £59.25)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Smooth?
Smooth Ambler Old Scout American Whiskey American Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Smooth Ambler Old Scout American Whiskey American Whiskey
Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)